West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Mr. Louis Zavodslcy in JHeittortmit We of West will miss Mr. Zavodsky. In his thirty-five years of service he established himself as a vital link in the chain which binds this school together. Mr. Zavcdsky demanded loyalty, a virtue he also possessed. Once you had separated the differences of teacher and student. Mr. Zavodsky’s amiable personality and gentle wit were ever present. If you gained Mr. Zavodsky's respect, you could always count on his friendly advice. Add on the fact that he would exert himself to the limit to help you. To his athletes his attitude was one of fatherly companionship and help. As a coach his accomplishments are numerous. Besides winning six state track championships for West, he coached cross country and gymnastics. After having been coached in any sport by Mr. Zavodsky, one felt that he had gained more than just physical ability. He always asked that you set your goal high and strive hard to achieve it. By his example he instilled high standards and integrity in all his athletes. When a man has given thirty-five years of his life to a school and poured all his knowledge and spirit into his teachings, his memory is not easily forgotten. We will not forget this man, and the things he accomplished will be perpetually remembered. Given by Joe Shackelford at the memorial program.

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Mr. Jesse E. Moore After a day in metals and woods. With boys who must have their sprees, He ambles homeward and prepares to enjoy An evening alone with his bees. Mr. Albert D. Nelson Algebra, geometry, and trig are fun, You’ll love it if you try it. Don't be dismayed by equations and logs. For Nelson is really a riot. Mr. Arthur D. Norton This fellow's tests will curdle your blood. And make you feel like a fool. But look past those tests and you'll see He's one of the nicest profs in school. Miss Mary J. Palmer She starts with ancient history And works on through modern ways. But from Caesar up to Stassen The kids are in a daze. Mr. J. Vincent Porter Porter teaches in two twenty-four; His shorthand knowledge is strong. We learn our typing but have one complaint: His homework assignments are long. Miss Marjorie G. Spaulding We read Beowulf and Chaucer And 'twas fun we all did find, For along with English literature Came the science of the mind. Mr. Sigvald Stoylen There's no shaking or quaking in his class To see on whom next he’ll call— In sophomore English, and on the staff. We certainly all have a ball. Mrs. Dorothy P. Styer When we tear our clothes, we go to her To attend to all such matters. Her needles, pins, scissors, and thread, Keep the kids from being in tatters. Mrs. Elizabeth R. Wells Her talks are spicy, her jokes are rare. Her classes have never caused strife. Her program says English—don't be misled: She’s teaching a course on Life. Mr. Hugo H. Wickstrom His biology courses are a lot of fun, He makes them that way, by crocker. He’s got an alligator on the wall And a skeleton in his locker. 9

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Office Staff-Mrs. R, Nelson. Mr» E. F'ose. Ml;s I. Mahoney. Miss A. Edberg. Behind the scenes at West there are many minds and hands working industriously to keep our school running smoothly. They keep us from starving or freezing to death and handle all of the complicated problems that arise in a school office. We all appreciate the friendly and cooperative service these people render to West. lunchroom Stoff—Mrs H Eng !, Miss M Conner, Mr-, G. Homoo Miss M. TebblM. Not thown-Miss M. Webster, lunchroom Jonltots— Mr. J. Peterson, Mr. H. Peterson. Mr. O. Perkins. Mr. monoQer. P. Eibon. II